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Are our forests disappearing?

LCAW155

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Key information

Date: Tuesday 02 July 2019

Time: 6:30pm to 8:30pm

Cost: Registration (free)

Forests cover 30% of the world’s land area but they are disappearing. Why are losses on the rise and who are the biggest drivers? From timber to cattle and palm & soil oil products, the demands for commodities are responsible for the majority of forest loss. Are there new tools and a faster way to tackle this? A discussion with key actors from government, NGOs and the private sector on the state of forests and the game changing ideas to ensure their survival.



Speakers include:

  • Yulia Stange, Climate and Forests advisor, ClientEarth
  • Helen Bellfield, Director of Programmes, Global Canopy
  • Deanne Hughes, Environment Enforcement & Compliance Manager, Office for Product Safety & Standards

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